Robert Louis Stevenson

Books by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) is best known for his novels Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, all of which have been recommended on Five Books. Stevenson was born in Edinburgh but died in Samoa, where he ended up living (one relatively recent book about his time there is Joseph Farrell’s Robert Louis Stevenson in Samoa).

Interviews where books by Robert Louis Stevenson were recommended

Short Classic Books

Classic books have stood the test of time and continue to appeal to new readers, but they can feel intimidating. Whether you want to ease your way into classic literature by starting with shorter books, don’t have much time to read, or simply admire writers who are able to say more with less, below is a list of short classic books recommended by experts on Five Books over the years.

Classic Horror Books

Do you love scary stories? We put together a list of horror novels that have been recommended on Five Books over the years—books we think every horror fan should read before they die. How many have you read?

Landmarks of Scottish Literature, recommended by James Robertson

Scottish culture is best understood as related to, but distinct from, that of Britain or England, says the acclaimed novelist James Robertson. Here, he selects five landmark works of Scottish literature, from Sir Walter Scott’s sweeping, panoramic social novels of the 18th century, through Robert Louis Stevenson’s Jekyll and Hyde, to Nan Shepherd’s beloved nature writing.

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